Tasting - W. & J. Graham's Six Grapes

 

Name: W. & J. Graham's Six Grapes
Variety: Port Wine with many varietals in it
Region: Bouro Valley
Country: Portugal
Year: No year since there are many grapes in it
Price: $26

Winery Review: Wow! This is dark! Inky purple color. There are aromas of black currant, stewed blackberry and cherry, and blueberry. As the wine glides over the lips, silky smooth tannins deliver rich flavors of spicy blackberry, cassis, blueberry, and cherry…lots of cherry! There are notes of black pepper and spice mid-palate. Decadent full body and mouthfeel. The finish goes on and on with chocolate covered cherry, blackberry, and soft spice (https://appetiteforwine.blog/2018/09/11/review-grahams-six-grapes-reserve-port/).

Wine Folly: There are several styles of port, but the 2 major styles of Port include a red Port with more berry and chocolate flavors (and slightly less sweetness), and a tawny-colored Port with more caramel and nut flavors (and more sweetness). I definitely get the berry flavors and also a slight hint of chocolate. The chocolate reminds me of chocolate sauce used in icecream and desserts (https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/what-is-port-wine/).

My Review: This is a very interesting wine and the first port wine that I have ever had. The smell is subtle but I get some hints of blackberry, blueberry and cherry. I didn't smell any alcohol but it is definitely a sweeter smelling wine. Upon tasting, I get immediate berry tastes with blackberry being the most prominent. The port wine is very sweet, and is a tasty change from the previous red wines I have had. An interesting part is that I also get a taste of chocolate sauce as the main source of the sweetness. The tannicness is low and I did not pucker at all. I think this wine would go great with a dessert like cake or some fruit.